Today I found some showy 'Comma' butterflies over near the church. These are so called because of the tiny white comma-shaped character on the underside. They are very brave and combative, guarding the same favourite spot against all comers; I was able to get close enough to touch one of them... sitting all the while on his favourite fence post... but as soon as another appeared
behind me, he was off to attack it. Their lovely raggedy shape is unique among British butterflies